Mounts Botanical Garden Shines Bright with ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Floridant -- Mounts Botanical Garden Shines Bright with ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival

This holiday season, Mounts Botanical Garden invites the community to step into a world of light, color, and wonder with ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival, opening November 12, 2025, at Mounts Botanical Garden, located on Military Trail between Southern Boulevard and Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach.

Inspired by the centuries-old Lantern Tradition of artistry, this event is at the heart of Palm Beach. Each handcrafted silk lantern tells a story — blending tradition, imagination, and the tropical beauty of South Florida. As night falls, more than 500 glowing creations—from flamingos and chameleons to butterflies and orchids—transform Mounts Botanical Garden into a luminous wonderland where nature and light dance in harmony.

ILUMINA invites everyone to explore Mounts Botanical Garden in a new way," said James May, Executive Director at Mounts Botanical Garden. "This exhibition turns the Garden's tropical landscape into a vibrant display of art, culture, and nature. It aims to inspire curiosity and enhance our appreciation for the natural world. ILUMINA connects people of all ages through shared experiences that create wonder. It's an event where beauty, creativity, and community unite—an essential part of West Palm Beach's winter season that brings light, joy, and togetherness."

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The event is family-friendly and walkable, making it an ideal evening outing for couples and friends. Visitors will also find festive food, cultural performances, and artisan crafts along the trail.

From the gentle glow of giant orchids to the spectacle of animated creatures, ILUMINA is more than an exhibition—it's a celebration of art, culture, and community spirit.

Tickets are on sale now at mounts.org/ilumina, with admission starting at $16 for adults and $2 for children. Garden Members enjoy the best prices.

Event Details

What: ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival

Where: Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL

When: November 12, 2025, to January 11, 2026

Hours: Wednesdays to Sundays

Tickets: https://www.mounts.org/ILUMINA

Parking: On-site parking is available

About Mounts Botanical Garden

With a mission to nurture meaningful connections with nature through immersive experiences and educational offerings, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County's oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more.

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Media Contact:

Misty Stoller
Director of Marketing & Communications
Mounts Botanical Garden
mstoller@pbc.gov
954.292.8169